He said: “The proposal to construct a children’s play area to the rear of Hove Library will have a direct impact on my right to peace and quiet. I have no wish to be subject to the noise of children playing when I am enjoying my back garden.”

A further six letters of objection were received in relation to changes to a listed building.

Campaign group Save Hove has objected to the proposed changes to the listed building and has published two blogs opposing the project on its website.

The group, run by Valerie Paynter, said: “There are no noise mitigation measures and how do you mitigate against the piercing shrill of tinies at full volume anyway?

“Nor can you ask them not to be their joyful, noisy, energetic selves if they are installed in the building.”

The group is also concerned about the loss of three listed radial shelves, leaving only two out of the original seven Grade II listed design pieces.

In its supporting statement, architects Broe and Co said: “The alterations are of a minor nature and carefully conceived to maintain existing features and ensure the spaces are appropriate to the proposed use as a nursery.

“Changes to the rear garden do not impact on any of the listed features and will not be visible from beyond the boundary, thereby having no discernible effect on the heritage asset.”

Central Hove ward Conservative councillor Andrew Wealls wrote to object to the scheme due to lack of consultation and details of noise mitigation.

Labour councillor for Central Hove Clare Moonan requested the application go before the committee due to strong feelings in the area about the library’s future.

The pair held a public meeting at the library last week to discuss the scheme, with Conservative councillorRobert Nemeth and head of planning Liz Hobden also present.

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